Who Is Diamondback? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Diamondback is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Rachel Leighton, with over 361 comic issue appearances. A former member of the Serpent Society. After she fell in love with Captain America, she was inspired to switch sides and dedicate herself towards the cause of good.

Who is Diamondback?

Origin Diamondback's original look Rachel Leighton was born in Austin, Texas as the only girl among three brothers. As a youth, she moved with her family from Texas to New York City and proceeded to grow up with the wrong crowd. Two of her brothers joined a notorious street gang known as the 'Savage Crims,' led by Brock Rumlow (the criminal later known as Crossbones ). At the age of fifteen, Rachel attempted to join the same gang by approaching Rumlow alone and claiming that she would do anything to join. The sadistic Rumlow took advantage of the offer by beating and possibly raping Rachel. Her two brothers in the gang retaliated by attacking Rumlow, but it went badly and her elder brother Ricky was killed in the fight. Her other brother, Danny, survived and went on to become the mercenary known as Cutthroat . After Rachel recovered, she realized that she never wanted to be victimized again.

Key facts

Diamondback is of human origin and first appeared in "Serpents of the World Unite". The character is published by Marvel. With 361 recorded issue appearances, Diamondback ranks among the most featured characters in comics.